NPR

Can we just change how we measure GDP?

There's one statistic that rules them all when it comes to keeping track of the economy: gross domestic product (GDP). It's the sum of all final transactions, so all the goods or services bought and ...
Forbes

Government Spending Is An Essential Component Of GDP

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. James Broughel is an economist focused on the economics of regulation. GDP is the total market value of all final goods and ...

Impact of the Underground Economy on GDP Accuracy

Find out how the underground or shadow economy can affect the accuracy of the calculation of a country's gross domestic ...
Seeking Alpha

GDP Prints To A Huge Upside, But 2026 Remains Unclear

U.S. 2025 Q3 GDP surprised at 4.3%, well above the 3.3% consensus and Atlanta Fed 'GDPNow' estimates. Net exports normalized after prior distortions from pre-tariff import surges and subsequent ...
Opinion

The $660 Billion Disconnect Between Corporate Accounting And GDP

At its core, GDP is a simple accounting identity. The Bureau of Economic Analysis defines it as the sum of consumption (C), investment (I), government spending (G), and net exports (NX). The formula ...